A Spencer County Grand Jury handed down numerous indictments earlier this month, including several drug-related charges. Those indicted include:
• John H. Boston, 28, of Taylorsville, KY. He was stopped in January by law enforcement and is now facing one count of illegal possession of methamphetamine, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, failure to produce an insurance card, and having expired registration plates.

Heavy rains in February and March that produced some significant flooding and damage in Spencer County has resulted in President Donald Trump authorizing federal assistance.
Last week, it was announced the president authorized the disaster declaration that will allow the county to potentially recover some of the expenses incurred from damage to roads and bridges.
“That means we can move forward with some of our FEMA claims,” said Spencer County Judge-Executive John Riley.

With the world ever evolving into new ways of doing things, local educators are quickly following in the same state of mind. For Brandy Scott, the Spencer County High School Instructional Coach, leading high school students into a bright future after graduation is more than just a dream, it’s a reality she works on everyday.

The Spencer County Youth Baseball Association honored the memory of Stephanie Bleemel-Huff Saturady during a ceremony at Ray Jewell Park. Huff, a dedicated volunteer for youth baseball, died unexpectedly earlier this year. Her family, which included her husband Chuck, pictured at right, and their three children, along with her parents and siblings, stood on the field as teams participated in a balloon release in her honor. Afterwards, the teams filed by the family for handshakes and hugs.

The votes have been counted, some hotly contested races have been decided, and Spencer County residents will get a brief respite from electioneering before the November General Election.
The voters were clear that they wanted change in some races, while they opted for the incumbent in others. One major change coming to Spencer County government in 2019 will be that fiscal court will see at least four new faces.

Old wounds continue to fester among the members of the Spencer County Fiscal Court, and that became evident during a special meeting held last week to discuss the 2018-19 budget.
Issues that have plagued the court, from the mold issue at the sheriff’s office two years ago, to the purchase of a vacant lot next to the courthouse, were raised as some magistrates reacted to an austere budget proposal put forth by Judge-Executive John Riley.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In an effort to help citizens make an informed decision during the upcoming elections, The Spencer Magnet is conducting surveys of candidates who will be facing opposition in the upcoming May Primary.
Two candidates have filed for the office of Spencer County Circuit Court Clerk. Both are Republicans and the winner will not be opposed in the November election.